Ron DeSantis Rejects Kamala Harris' Call During Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
Ron DeSantis Avoids Kamala Harris' Outreach
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is currently refusing to take calls from Vice President Kamala Harris regarding storm recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene's devastation of parts of his state. A source familiar with the circumstances stated that DeSantis was avoiding these communications because they seemed politically motivated, as indicated by a DeSantis aide.
No Communication with Biden
The aide revealed, 'Kamala was trying to reach out, and we didn’t answer.' When queried about whether DeSantis communicated with President Joe Biden, the same source remarked, 'not to my knowledge.' Last week, while Biden was in North Florida assessing the storm damage, DeSantis was held up by a previously scheduled press conference elsewhere.
- DeSantis did, however, maintain direct contact with FEMA Director Deanne Criswell.
- White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre addressed these reports during a Monday press briefing.
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